Suppose the current level of output is 5000. A 10% increase in productivity would increase the current level of output to

Internal balance can be graphically represented as the intersection of the IS curve with the LM curve

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Currently, the strategy of the Social Security system is to run surpluses to prepare for the retirement of the baby boom generation. The effectiveness of this strategy is being undermined because

a. rising interest rates make it more expensive for Social Security to borrow. b. inflation is reducing the value of the Social Security surplus. c. the trust fund is being used to finance current government expenditures, and the bonds held by the trust fund are an obligation of the U.S. Treasury. d. the federal budget surplus reduces the Social Security surplus.